2018 Round 14: Charlotte

Watkins Glen showed a ton of action and suspense, as lapped cars were painful for many lead lap cars. Aidan Shepherd stormed his way to his first ever Hardee's National Series win at Watkins Glen after Hannah Allen clashed with lapped traffic late, costing her a shot at the victory. It was Rodriguez Racing's first ever win, which is a big milestone for them.

The drivers now head to the classic Charlotte Motor Speedway, where it's grooves showcase the amount of wear and tear the track has to offer. It will still offer a ton of grip due to the Goodyear tires, but the tire degradation will come into play as drivers will experience cars that will push up the track. TJ Martin and Jake West still remain close, and with Hannah Allen getting into the fray, the championship lead could be up for grabs. Consistency is key in the series similar to that of the Sony Cup Series, and the competition is as close as it has been for quite a while.

Entry List:

#0 - Hannah Allen (R)
#2 - Matt Daleo
#4 - Jake West
#5 - Eric Demax
#6 - Sean Angel (R)
#7 - Caleb Farrell (R)
#8 - Alex Benyacko (R)
#9 - Chris Louviere
#05 - Alexander Rowe
#07 - Emmett Juckem
#12 - Blaze McKinney
#14 - Cory Williams
#15 - Jake Rogers (R)
#17 - James Richardson
#22 - Jeffrey White (R)
#26 - Vince Freeze (R)
#27 - Daniel Bouchard
#29 - Max Ledger (R)
#36 - Kyle Keith (R)
#39 - Daniel Olson (R)
#40 - James Shelly
#51 - Rob Evans (R)
#53 - Jon Bunnell
#59 - Jack Hallec (R)
#60 - Aiden Shepherd (R)
#61 - Bradley Bishop Jr.
#62 - Samet Ozkan
#65 - Patrick Smith (R)
#66 - Anthony Marchesi (R)
#69 - Paul Jackson (R)
#70 - Carlie McDowell
#71 - TJ Martin
#74 - Robert Harrison
#81 - Elisheva Stolarz
#82 - Jonathan Wong
#86 - Kyle Basaglia
#88 - John Arndt
#92 - Will Lewis
#94 - Nick Samon
#95 - Jek Porkins (R)
#96 - Eric Monaco (R)
#99 - Vance Caldwell (R)

Arndt fastest on the grid, CM Racing continuing to showcase dominance

John Arndt has been on a rampage in terms of getting into top 10s, and is currently climbing his way in the points standings as of now. Starting out rough, the youngster has been hungrier as can be, and with the win at Richmond, it has bolstered the confidence and has brought a fire that Arndt has been pursuing, being competitive. The CM driver holding off defending race winner Eric Demax for the pole, CM Racing has continued to showcase their dominance in the series. Alexander Rowe really impressed the crowd by qualifying in the 4th position, which for them is a sensational effort for the team. Watkins Glen winner Aidan Shepherd will start in the 8th position, as he is looking to aim for a late season charge.

P # DRIVER TIME
1 88 John Arndt 27.974
2 5 Eric Demax 27.986
3 4 Jake West 27.998
4 05 Alexander Rowe 28.029
5 95 Jek Porkins 28.032
6 14 Cory Williams 28.060
7 8 Alex Benyacko 28.097
8 60 Aidan Shepherd 28.108
9 17 J Richardson 28.128
10 0 Hannah Allen 28.144
11 86 Kyle Basaglia 28.149
12 6 Sean Angel 28.180
13 66 A Marchesi 28.194
14 71 TJ Martin 28.228
15 2 Matt Daleo 28.237
16 12 Blaze McKinney 28.268
17 94 Nick Samon 28.276
18 7 Caleb Farrell 28.439
19 92 Will Lewis 28.512
20 70 Carlie McDowell 28.619
21 22 Jeffrey White 28.621
22 59 Jack Hallec 28.649
23 27 Daniel Bouchard 28.732
24 40 James Shelly 28.762
25 26 Vince Freeze 28.779
26 81 E Stolarz 28.795
27 07 Emmett Juckem 28.807
28 69 Paul Jackson 28.821
29 51 Rob Evans 28.824
30 99 Vance Caldwell 28.833
31 62 Samet Ozkan 28.850
32 82 Jonathan Wong 28.867
33 36 Kyle Keith 28.882
34 39 Daniel Olson 28.910
35 61 B Bishop Jr. 28.934
36 29 Max Ludger 28.942
37 9 Chris Louviere 28.953
38 96 Eric Monaco 28.957
39 74 Robert Harrison 28.971
40 53 Jon Bunnell 29.001
41 65 Patrick Smith 29.057
42 15 Jake Rogers 29.152

38th.